This book will introduce the reader to the concept of evidence-based design, and its use in the creation of high performance environments. It will focus on the methods by which design professionals and their clients can create better buildings by critically interpreting the implications of credible research and careful observation of completed projects. Examples of credible research that supports evidence-based design will be presented, as well as specific applications, and case study examples. This book will be the first of its kind to offer specifics on how to use different forms of evidence in the design process, and will expand the field from its origins in healthcare to other building types that includes education, criminal justice, commercial, industrial, and places of worship, among others. The authors draw a direct link between evidence and application.